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This incoming class of students at UConn's main campus is slightly smaller than last year's — 3,650 compared to 3,800 — but contains a record number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians and a higher percentage of students in the top 10 percent of their class. The class has a slightly lower percentage of minority students — down about one percentage point to 35.1 percent compared to last year's 36.3 percent — and more international students, up from 373 students to 510. "We're proud to welcome such an extraordinary group of students to our campuses," President Susan Herbst said. "The UConn Class of 2021 is defined by their exceptional talent, ambition, and diversity. Our combination of academic strength and economic value continues to make UConn a top choice for outstanding students from throughout the state, nation, and world." When classes begin on Monday, UConn expects about 23,850 undergraduates this year, with about 19,200 of those ...

Hamilton High School football team. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5) (3TV/CBS 5) - This season, the Hamilton Football team will face its greatest adversity, not from injury or being young in certain areas. The squad is trying to move on after the hazing scandal that shocked the school and decimated the team's image and character. New Coach Richard Baniszewski is trying to keep his team's focus on itself, it's what the squad can control. Speaking with Quarterback Tyler Shough , he said the team is trying to block out the ongoing investigation and focus on football. [SPECIAL SECTION:  Hamilton High School hazing case ] He is impressed how the team has come together and working hard to put the scandal behind them. Roughly four or five players have transferred, maybe scandal related or not. Other players like Running Back Jawhar Jordan had no intention of leaving campus, he is committed to the Huskies until he graduates.   The squad opens the season August 18 at Boulder Creek. The Huski...